Hugh Grant’s in ‘Wonka’ draws criticism from dwarfism actor

Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do, I’ve obtained one other scandal for you.

Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa within the Timothée Chalamet-led movie “Wonka” has sparked controversy amongst actors with dwarfism, reports the BBC.

George Coppen, who has dwarfism, slammed the “Notting Hill” star’s casting.

He stated that an actor who has dwarfism ought to have been solid and that those that have the genetic situation are “being pushed out of the trade we love.”

“Lots of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs needs to be supplied on a regular basis roles in dramas and soaps, however we aren’t getting supplied these roles,” stated Coppen, 26. “One door is being closed however they’ve forgotten to open the subsequent one.”

Coppen has starred in “Artemis Fowl” and Disney Plus’ “Willow” collection.

Dwarfism “is mostly outlined as an grownup peak of 4 toes 10 inches or much less” that may be attributable to quite a few situations, according to the Mayo Clinic.

“Wonka” tells the story of how the well-known chocolatier (Chalamet) obtained his begin and the way he met the Oompa Loompas, who later got here to work for him.

Within the trailer for the movie, Grant, 62, might be seen in a glass jar sporting the intense orange make-up and inexperienced wig that was made well-known within the 1971 “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Manufacturing facility,” starring the late Gene Wilder.

“So that you’re the humorous little man who’s been following me,” Wonka asks Grant.

“I’ll have you recognize that I’m a wonderfully respectable dimension for an Oompa Loompa,” responds Grant.

Based on Coppen, Grant’s proportions within the movie are additionally off.

“They’ve enlarged his head so his head seems to be greater,” stated Coppen. ” “[I thought] what the hell have you ever performed to him?”

Grant and the movie’s director Paul King didn’t reply to a request for remark.

Coppen will not be the primary actor with dwarfism to complain in regards to the Oompa Loompa’s portrayal.

Earlier this month, actor Dylan Postl additionally slammed the casting of the “Love Really” star.

“These roles — roles in Hollywood typically — are very laborious for individuals of my neighborhood to get, in addition to the elf and the leprechaun,” Postl, 37, stated throughout an interview with Piers Morgan. “So why are they being taken from my neighborhood?”

The historical past of the Oompa Loompas have additionally been mired in controversy.

Within the first version of the supply materials — Roald Dahl’s 1964 kids’s novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Manufacturing facility” — the employees have been regarded as black African pygmies.

The characters have been rewritten in 1973 to have truthful pores and skin as the unique depiction was slammed for having undertones of slavery.

Within the iconic Gene Wilder model of “Willy Wonka,” directed by Mel Suart, the characters got orange pores and skin and vibrant inexperienced hair and have been truly portrayed by these with dwarfism.

Within the 2005 remake starring Johnny Depp, the Oompa Loompas have been portrayed by Kenyan and British actor Deep Roy, who was digitally multiplied with a purpose to fulfill the position.

“Wonka” is ready to bounce its manner into theaters Dec. 15.